American Vacations - 2

I wrote some time ago about how Americans aren't guaranteed a vacation. Who knew I was in the vanguard when it comes to simply not taking them?

Many Americans seem to eschew traditional vacations — a trend that has some experts worried that workers are not getting away from their jobs to relax and recharge, both physically and mentally.

The reasons vary, from having too few vacation days available to lacking money for travel. But in some cases, it seems, many people just aren't getting into the habit of getting away.

A recent study by Orbitz, the online travel company, found a drop in the number of people taking three-week or two-week vacations and an increase in those taking a week or less. One-third of respondents said they took five or fewer days of vacation in the past year.

Well, I do take all of my days, but usually this means a big block at Christmas, spent at home.

...it can be difficult for working couples to coordinate time off, and that some people worry that they'll fall hopelessly behind at work if they take even a few days off. There's also technology that can keep some people connected to their jobs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year — creating the sense they can never get away.

The first is true. The last is not. I often wonder if they'd even notice if I left for a month. Maybe they'd prefer it that way.